Hosea 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:13 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:13 — NIV
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Cross-References for Hosea 2:13
“They forsook the Lord and served Baal and the Ashtoreths.”
Similar idolatry theme
“She has not acknowledged that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, who lavished on her the silver and gold—which they used for Baal.”
Contextual link to Baal worship
“Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal and follow other gods you have not known,”
Links to idolatry and false gods
“But they rebelled against me and would not listen to me; they did not get rid of the vile images they had set their eyes on, nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt. So I threatened to pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in Egypt.”
Shares theme of idolatry and God's judgment
“When Ephraim spoke, people trembled; he was exalted in Israel. But he became guilty of Baal worship and died.”
Links to Baal worship as a cause of downfall
“Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.”
Links to rejecting God for idols.
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